AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Climate Clash: A proposed Utah hyperscale data center, backed by Kevin O’Leary, is drawing fresh fire after scientists calculated its waste heat could swing local temperatures dramatically—turning parts of Utah’s semi-arid climate toward “Sahara-like” conditions—while raising alarms for the Great Salt Lake’s already-strained ecosystem. Wyoming Water & AI Power Reality Check: In Cheyenne, lawmakers heard from cities and data center developers about water use, with the mayor saying newer cooling tech is less water-intensive than earlier builds. Public Lands Rule Reversal: Conservation groups are pushing back as the Trump administration repeals the BLM’s Public Lands Rule, while Gov. Mark Gordon calls it a return to local control. National Park Health Watch: A new study found the “brain-eating amoeba” in multiple western park water sites, renewing safety questions for visitors. Tech Policy Signal: Sen. Cynthia Lummis is urging movement on the Clarity Act for digital assets and law enforcement protections. Local Culture: Cody Stampede parade committee names four grand marshals, including Wyoming authors Paul Hutton and Craig Johnson.
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